Build a file-type identification based on magic numbers

Build a file-type identification tool that accurately identifies file formats based on magic numbers.

Outline of the steps:

1- Research Magic Numbers:
Researching and gathering a comprehensive list of magic numbers and their corresponding file types. Magic numbers are usually unique sequences of bytes located at the beginning of files.

2- Create a Database:
Creating a data structure that maps magic numbers to file types. This data structure will be used to compare the magic numbers extracted from files.

3- File Scanning:
Implementing a file scanning mechanism that reads the first few bytes of a file to extract its magic number.
Using Python's built-in open() function with the 'rb' mode to read files in binary mode to extract the necessary bytes.

4- Compare Magic Numbers:
Comparing the extracted magic number with the entries in the database to determine the file type.
Using a function that takes the magic number as input and returns the corresponding file type.

5- Handle Unknown Formats:
Handling and labelling any file with an unrecognized magic number as an "Unknown" or "Unsupported" file type.

6- Testing:
Testing the tool with a variety of files representing different formats to ensure accuracy in identifying file types.

7- Error Handling:
Implementing error handling for cases such as inaccessible files, file permission issues, or unexpected exceptions.

8- Documentation:
Creating documentation for the tool, including instructions on how to use it and information about supported file types.

9- Updates and Maintenance:
Keeping the magic number database up to date. New file formats may emerge over time, so periodically update the tool to include new magic numbers.

10- Distribution:
Distributing the tool either packaged as a standalone application or made available as a library.